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Myrsine salicina. Toro.

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Fishing and Hunting

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Used as the lowest (and most important piece) in the handle of a bag net by Rotorua Māori. A straight piece chosen. Very springy wood which will not break or snap. Mapou (Myrsine australis) also used. (Te Rangi Hiroa 1921)

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53a59873-b7d6-4203-b474-09877dd68be5
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28 May 2007
30 October 2023
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